David,if your IRA does not have funds and is unable to make a purchase on it's own, using personal funds to make joint investment would be considered enabling and is prohibited transaction.

Unable to pay with a new child, they told him that they had to move back down new martinsville wv with family.

I'm not at all familiar with a Texas Series LLC...Pardon my ignorance, but I am unable to grasp this concept...How are you able to put a property from another state into a Texas LLC? 

You can find local REIA event through the Biggerpockets events section or meetup.com4) If you are still unable to find a CPA that matches your needs.

Reach out to CPA who works with clients remotely - If you are still unable to find a local CPA that matches your needs.

"Normal wear and tear" is a term that's thrown around that you're unable to charge for, but you have to seek the definition of the term in your specific state/municipality. 

@Michael Ndjondo makadiAs others have pointed out, the LLC will not change the character of the income.Whether the property is held in your name or in the LLC's name, the rental loss would be considered a passive loss.The loss would then be suspended if your income is above $150,000 if you are unable to claim Real Estate Professional Status.Best of luck

The floor plan was functionally obsolete, so it was not a marketable product.The 2nd house, Michael was unable to get in contact with the Seller to gain access. 

I would also say for someone unable to save, this is a good option that forces you to.

It is quite possible that there are several people on this board unable to come up with $400 today.